Boeing CH‑47D/SD Chinook
in
Republic of Singapore Air Force
Del'd 16 · Service : 1995 to present
Six CH-47D initially ordered in Apr 1994, followed by 6 more (plus an option on a further 4) improved CH-47SDs in 1997. They were initially based near Dallas, Tx, and crews visit the UK for simulator training. RSAF CH-47SDs have twin Honeywell T55-FA-714A engines, increased capacity external fuel tanks and a glass cockpit. Used for both heavy lift and special purposes.
Three of them participated on Hurricane Katrina relief efforts while based on Texas.
Units
| 1999- | 127 squadron |
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Airframes (16)
| Reg | Model | C/N | Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88180 | ch-47d | M.4511 | ||
| 88181 | ch-47d | M.4512 | ||
| 88182 | ch-47d | M.4513 | ||
| 88183 | ch-47d | M.4514 | ||
| 88186 | ch-47d | M.4515 | ||
| 88188 | ch-47d | M.4516 | ||
| 88189 | ch-47sd | M.4131 | ||
| 88190 | ch-47sd | M.4132 | ||
| 88191 | ch-47sd | M.4133 | ||
| 88192 | ch-47sd | M.4134 | ||
| 88193 | ch-47sd | M.4135 | 1998 | |
| 88195 | ch-47sd | M.4136 | ||
| 88196 | ch-47sd | M.4137 | ||
| 88197 | ch-47sd | M.4138 | 1998 | |
| 88198 | ch-47sd | M.4139 | ||
| 88199 | ch-47sd | M.4140 |